News Cary Sherman to stand down as RIAA Chairman and CEO, replaced by Mitch Glazier Sherman will retire at the end of next year after more than 40 years of service
News Blair McDonald leaving Nettwerk after 12 years Former Columbia and Sony Publishing exec steps out on his own
News IMPEL elects new Board Directors for 2017 Downtown's Roberto Neri and Carlin's Peter Thomas step up following election
News Warner sells digital distributor Zebralution to independent industry consortium Warner originally acquired Berlin-based business ten years ago
News Swan Turton hires Tony Morris, promotes Pete Bott to Associate Solicitor Experienced solicitor Morris exits Marriott Harrison after 22 years
Analysis News Music subscriptions exploded in the US in 2016, as market generated $7.7bn Apple Music and Spotify drive 114% growth in paid-for streaming
News Jack Stephens joins Spotify as Creator Partnerships Manager Popular exec brings direct relationships with artist managers to Daniel Ek's streaming company
News Def Jam CEO Steve Bartels to deliver keynote at Midem Veteran exec to discuss scouting talent, developing new artists and the iconic label’s brand identity
News Sean Parker leads $5m funding round for music GIF developer Emoticast Black Eyed Peas co-founder will.i.am and DJ and producer David Guetta also amongst investors
News Vivendi to host cross-cultural festival in London at Universal Music’s new Kings Cross base Inaugural event, titled Le Crossing, will take place in October and is expected to return annually
News Carrie Underwood leaves Sony Music after 12 years to join Universal Sony currently embroiled in legal battle with 19 Entertainment over royalty payouts
News Inspired by Carpool Karaoke, Spotify introduces… Traffic Jams Russell Simmons teams with streaming service for launch
Interviews How Universal plans to become Japan’s leading ‘full-service music company’ UMJ President and CEO Naoshi Fujikura speaks exclusively to MBW
News Music Sales acquires French publisher Bleu Blanc Rouge BBR was established by Huguette and Jean Kluger in Paris in 1967
News Lee Brice signs US performance rights deal with SESAC Brice joins the music rights organisation ahead of the release of his fourth studio album later this year on Curb Records
News Global hires Live Nation’s Debbie Ward after aggressive UK festival acquisition run Ward named Commercial Director of a team that will develop strategic campaigns for brands
News Amazon partners with UK events and venues to offer prime experience Online retailer to offer pre sale tickets for gigs, and exclusive lounges at venues and festivals
News Streaming subscription revenue rises 133% in Australia to top $80m The market is up 5.5% in 2016 after generating AUS $352.2m (US $269.7m) in revenue